Category: Analysis

Kalshi Extends US Media Push with CNBC Deal After CNN Tie-Up

Key Notes The partnership will display Kalshi’s probability data through dedicated tickers during business programming and digital content. CNBC joins CNN in adopting prediction market integration as Kalshi reports billion-dollar weekly volumes and rapid growth. The deal intensifies competition with Polymarket, which has secured partnerships with Google Finance and Yahoo Finance. The news network CNBC has signed a multi-year exclusive partnership with prediction market platform Kalshi to integrate event-based probabilities across its TV, digital, and subscription products from 2026. The deal marks another step in Kalshi’s push into mainstream US…

Bitcoin Miners Add $220M to Reserves as BTC Holds $90,000 Support

Key Notes Miner reserves increased from 1,803,633 to 1,806,050 BTC during an 11-day period, representing $220.4 million in accumulation. Reduced circulating supply from miner hoarding tightens order books and makes rapid price breakdowns more difficult for bears. Blockdaemon partners with VerifiedX to bring Bitcoin retail payments mainstream through simplified wallet and social payment applications. Bitcoin BTC $92 066 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $1.84 T Vol. 24h: $71.78 B price formed higher lows at $90,900 before settling at $91,200 at press time on Dec. 4, after failing to breach the…

Ethereum Price Holds $3,000 Level as Vitalik Confirms Fusaka Upgrade Success

Key Notes Fusaka implements PeerDAS enabling consensus without individual nodes processing all available data on the network. Vitalik identifies three limitations: L2 throughput issues, proposer-builder bottleneck, and missing sharded mempool component. ETH shows technical support at $2,880-$2,950 with potential resistance at $3,160 if current bullish momentum sustains. Ethereum ETH $3 118 24h volatility: 0.0% Market cap: $376.02 B Vol. 24h: $30.76 B price moved above the $3,000 mark on Thursday, Dec. 4, as investor sentiment strengthened following the successful completion of the Fusaka upgrade on Dec. 3. In a statement…

CFTC Approves First-Ever Spot Crypto Trading on US Federal Exchanges

Key Notes CFTC’s approval ends regulation by enforcement strategy, providing the crypto industry with clear federal trading frameworks. Bitnomial’s self-certification filing became the first approved application under new rules after the mandatory 10-day review period. Traditional finance firms like Charles Schwab may now enter spot crypto markets through federally regulated channels. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the launch of listed spot cryptocurrency products for trading on US federally regulated markets on CFTC registered futures exchanges. Under the new regulatory paradigm, companies holding a designated contract markets…

Analyst Compares Buying XRP Now To Buying NVIDIA Shares In 2000 At $0.35

A crypto market analyst has compared XRP to NVIDIA, an American technology company with one of the biggest tech success stories in history. The analyst implied that buying XRP today could mirror the opportunity investors had when purchasing NVIDIA shares in 2000 at just $0.35. The comparison emphasizes the long-term potential of the XRP price and highlights the importance of HODLing.  XRP Today Shows Growth Potential Like NVIDIA In 2000 A leading market expert, Egrag Crypto, has drawn a striking parallel between the current XRP price and the early days…

META Stock Surges 5% After 30% Metaverse Budget Cut

Key Notes Meta’s decision to slash metaverse spending reflects shareholder pressure after years of substantial financial losses. The stock market responded positively with immediate gains, suggesting investors favor profitability over experimental ventures. This strategic pivot may signal the end of metaverse as a viable business narrative across tech and crypto industries. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has announced significant cuts in its “metaverse efforts,” according to multiple sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, and The Kobeissi Letter on December 4. This has been a long-awaited decision by META shareholders, with the optimism…

Cardano Price Prediction: Treasury Approves 70M ADA Growth Package – Massive Growth Injection Coming?

The governance vote surpassed the 60% threshold and secured rapid approval under the network’s on‑chain voting framework. The Cardano pentad is asking for 70M ADA to bring the pentad of infrastructure. Entities woke up, untied by a fork. 70M ADA = 30M USD today and we all know that the rest of the pentad will need (and they’re willing to, by the way) to at least double that amount. Why? 👇 pic.twitter.com/j2BV3PeagB — stakepool_ (@stakepool_) November 30, 2025 The 70 million ADA will be used for stablecoin development, oracle reliability,…

Thai Police Bust Seven Bitcoin Mines Linked to $156M Chinese Scam Operation

Key Notes Raids targeted Chinese-operated facilities using stolen electricity to fund cross-border criminal activities. Police traced approximately $156 million in illicit funds converted through cryptocurrency mining operations. Thailand intensifies enforcement with new regulations banning unlicensed exchanges and foreign P2P services. Thai police raided seven Bitcoin BTC $92 196 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $1.84 T Vol. 24h: $70.47 B mining farms across Samut Sakhon and Uthai Thani provinces, seizing over 3,600 machines and equipment valued at 270 million baht ($8.4 million), and approximately 30 million baht ($936,826) in equipment. The…

Kraken Expands Crypto Access with Deutsche Börse Partnership

Key Notes Kraken and Deutsche Börse envision TradFi and DeFi integration with their new partnership. Phase one of their deal will see Kraken integrate directly with 360T, a Deutsche Börse Group subsidiary. Kraken has filed for an IPO with the US SEC to complement its year-long achievements. . Kraken and Deutsche Börse have inked a strategic partnership to bridge traditional and digital markets. They both announced the deal on Dec. 4, highlighting the improvement that their alliance will bring to the financial ecosystem. Kraken noted that the deal is designed…

Aster DEX Unveils Its 2026 H1 Roadmap

Key Notes Key upcoming developments include Shield Mode, an RWA upgrade, and the Aster Chain testnet. The DEX also plans to launch a Layer-1 chain along with developer tools, fiat on/off-ramps, staking, governance, and more features. Analysts expect a potential ASTER price breakout, with the next move towards $1.59, and further to $2.43. . BNB Chain-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Aster, which stirred major market sentiment, has recently released its roadmap for the first half of 2026. The DEX noted that during the next year, it will put major focus on…